A trip to an onsen, or Japanese hot springs, is probably on most visitors’ to-do lists when they go to Japan, especially in the colder…

Fans of Japanese hot springs, better known as onsen or sento, may remember that the allure of a relaxing bath can be so great that…

With the growing popularity of Instagram in Japan, pictures of cute and colorful desserts and mouth-watering dishes seem to be everywhere in social media. Photogenic…

A wintry coat of snow can make the best sightseeing spots of Japan even more appealing, as we’ve seen in Kyoto, for example. However, in…

Capybara, the world’s largest living rodents, are well known for their relaxed disposition, but they also have an adorable fondness for enjoying a dip in…

With such a rich and extensive bathing culture that has manifested itself in everything between timeless and magical hot springs towns and even hot spring…

Starbucks Japan is known for taking advantage of the country’s beautiful scenery and regional flavors to release exclusive goods, such as stylish Mt. Fuji cups…

Many of Japan’s more traditional travel spots gain an extra level of beauty when coated under a blanket of snow, as some recent breathtaking scenes…

Capybaras are known in Japan for their love of soaking in the hot springs during the cold season, and the staff at Shizuoka Prefecture’s Izu…

Of the thousands of breathtaking hot spring areas in Japan, Lonely Planet ranked Takaragawa Onsen Osenkaku at number one, declaring it the country’s Best Riverside…

It’s no secret that the Japanese love their hot springs, but who would’ve thought that animals in Japan loved getting lathered up at the onsen…

When Japanese people think of capybara, they usually think of one more thing — onsen. While bathing in onsen has long been a part of…

“Bathing cleans the mind and soul.” So said Misato of Neon Genesis Evangelion… Indeed, bathing is a great place to relax and help relieve a…